What is .men?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .men on May 20, 2015. Like most of the newer endings, it was applied for in the 2012 New gTLD Program round and its registry agreement was signed on February 26, 2015.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 6 name servers for .men, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .men haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.men).
.men FAQ
What does .men mean?
.men is a generic top-level domain named for the word "men", and it's aimed at lifestyle & personal. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .men used for?
.men is mostly used for lifestyle & personal. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .men?
None. .men is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .men domain extension?
Exclusive Registry Limited operates .men as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .men created?
.men was delegated to the DNS root zone on May 20, 2015.
Is .men a valid domain?
Yes. .men is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2015, so .men addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .men domain?
.men names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Exclusive Registry Limited's policy if you're unsure.
Is .men DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .men.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed May 11, 2024. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
